The Best AI Tools for Busy Writers
Through the rise of AI and the ethical concerns it raises I have avoided it entirely. But, as always, when something becomes mainstream, you can’t escape it. And so, I tried it. I discovered how I could use AI as a tool to help build my writing career without abusing it, and now I see the benefits. That isn’t to say there aren’t still concerns. However, when you use AI as a tool, it can be incredibly helpful—especially to writers trying to grow their online presence. So, I want to share my must-have AI tools for writers and the pros and cons of AI. Jump To Beginner Writers & Authors…
How To Write Consistently with 3 Simple Habits
The more you write the better your skills will become, but learning to stick to a consistent writing habit can be tricky. Many writers (me included) go through phases of writing frequently and then not writing at all. However, inconsistent writing is unproductive and ineffective at improving skills. The key to consistent writing is having small, manageable goals with sufficient breaks to avoid burnout. Once you learn to build a consistent writing habit, you should notice your writing improve steadily and the amount you write increases. Some of the best habits involve small changes that you can keep up with, will keep writing fun, and help avoid the dreaded burnout.…
How To Get Things Done When You Can’t Focus
I sometimes have a hard time focusing, especially if the task is repetitive or something I’ve done plenty of times. Even sitting down to write can often be challenging as my mind wanders. Luckily, I’ve discovered a few tips that help me to focus and I thought they might be helpful to you! Top 3 Tips Know What Needs Done If you have trouble focusing, you probably struggle with remembering everything that needs done. That’s why it’s a good idea to write a to-do list before you begin accomplishing tasks. And, it doesn’t have to be anything fancy—just write out each task that needs done. For me, it helps to…
Use These Habits to Become a Productive Writer
For some reason, writers and procrastination go together like bread and butter. It seems as though every writer struggles with staying productive to one degree or another. And why is that? It could be just a natural trait of every author—that they were born procrastinators. However, I think it may be the often difficult process of writing. Even though the outcome of writing can be beautiful and captivating, the process is usually filled with struggle. Writing can be an overwhelming and stressful activity, and I’m sure even the most seasoned authors can agree. But, if the process of writing causes procrastination, then how can anyone overcome it? To be a…
How To Be a Productive Writer
Many writers can understand the frustration of staring at a blinking cursor. You may have ideas but just can’t get yourself to type. For many reasons, a lot of writers tend to struggle with staying productive. As someone who has dealt with this for years, I’ve come up with a list of the biggest mistakes writers make that hinder productivity and five ways you can get more writing done. Biggest Productive Mistakes Writers Make The three main mistakes writers make when it comes to productivity are over-editing, being unorganized, and not writing ideas down. Over-Editing When drafting a novel or any writing, your focus should be on getting words down…
Learn How To Organize Writing for Authors & Writers
Keeping your work organized is a necessary (albeit frustrating) part of being a writer. To organize writing means staying on top of your work and not let any story get lost in the idea abyss. When you look back for that one story you started writing a year ago but never stuck with, you’ll know where it is, your vision for it, and where to pick up. Keep reading to learn how to organize writing so your creativity can be as smooth a process as possible. Organize Writing Before you begin writing, it’s a good idea to set up the organization system you plan to use. You don’t have to…
Achieve Your Big Goals Easily With This Productivity Planner PDF
As someone who always has multiple projects in progress, trying to remember all that needs to be done for each idea can be difficult, to say the least. What did I need to research for that post? When was that story being published? Did I post to Instagram today? Oh, and don’t I have a dentist appointment tomorrow? Life gets complicated, and tasks pile-up; it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. We just need to refocus and realign our goals, plan out projects in a more simplified way, and get to work on reaching the goals we set for ourselves. This digital un-dated productivity planner can help…
